Quick Start Guide

S5720I-SI Series Switches

Issue: 02 (2018-07-30)
Part Number: 31509692

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

1 Packing List
Chassis (with the product model on the nameplate)
Installation accessory package:
- Open Source Software Notice - Chassis ground cable - Warranty Card - Quick Start Guide - Phoenix connectors
- Mounting brackets - Screws - Rubber pads - Dust plugs - Power cable

NOTE
The numbers and types of items in the installation accessory package differ for different product models.
Some switches have dust plugs delivered with them. Keep the dust plugs properly and use them to protect idle optical ports.

2 Safety Guidelines
To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all the safety precautions on the equipment and in this
document. WARNING and CAUTION items do not cover all the safety precautions and are only supplementary
to the safety precautions.
Follow all the safety precautions and instructions provided by Huawei. The safety precautions outlined in this
document are only requirements of Huawei and do not include general safety requirements. Huawei is not
liable for any consequence that results from violation of regulations pertaining to safe operations or safety
codes pertaining to design, production, and equipment use.
CAUTION
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Take ESD protection measures during equipment installation and maintenance. For example, wear ESD gloves or an ESD wrist strap.
During equipment transport and installation, prevent the equipment from colliding with objects like doors, walls, or shelves.
Do not touch unpainted metal surfaces of equipment components with wet or contaminated gloves.
Do not place other objects on the chassis.

NOTE
The installation, cable connection, and login methods for S5720I-SI series switches are similar. This document uses
S5720I-28X-PWH-SI-AC as an example.
Figures in the document are for reference only and may be different from actual devices.

3 Site Environment
The S5720I-SI series switches can be installed in an indoor equipment room or an outdoor cabinet.
The switches must be installed in a clean, dry, and well ventilated environment with stable temperature. The
installation site must be free from leaking or dripping water, heavy dew, and humidity.
Take dustproof measures in the site. Dust will cause electrostatic charges on the chassis and affect connections
of metal connectors and joints. This shortens service life of the switches and may cause failures of the switches.
The temperature and humidity in the site must be within the operating temperature and humidity ranges
required for the switches. For the operating temperature and relative humidity ranges required for the switches,
see the S5700 Hardware Description. If the relative humidity exceeds 70%, use dehumidifiers or
dehumidifying air conditioners.
The S5720I-SI series switches use air-cooled or natural heat dissipation mode. If multiple switches are installed
in a cabinet/rack, leave at least 1 U (44.45 mm) distance between each two switches. This distance is
recommended for switches using air-cooled heat dissipation, and is required for switches using natural heat
dissipation.

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4 Surge Protection
Surge Protection Requirements for Network Ports
Network cables used outdoors must be buried underground or routed through steel pipes to protect the switches
from lightening. Do not route network cables overhead.
If the network ports on the switches are connected to devices on a street pole, no surge protector needs to be
installed. If the network ports are connected to devices on a tower, a network port surge protector must be
installed.
To protect network ports from lightning, use 8-line surge protectors or Huawei certified 4-line surge protectors.
When installing a network port surge protector, connect the IN ports to network devices and connect the OUT
ports to network ports of the switches.
If fiber reinforcing ribs are used, ensure that they are properly grounded to protect the switches from lightning.
Surge Protection Requirements for Power Ports
In all installation scenarios, the switches, cabinets, independent power modules, and surge protectors must be
separately grounded.
When installing the S5720I-SI series switches in outdoor cabinets, ensure that the following requirements are met:
AC switch:
If the 220 V mains supply is used, install a 20 kA surge protector between the power port of the switch and the mains.
If power is supplied by an isolated inverter near the outdoor cabinet, no surge protector needs to be installed between the
power port of the switch and the inverter.
DC switch: An isolated power supply must be used and placed in the same outdoor cabinet as the switch. Surge
protection is required for the power input of the outdoor cabinet. The surge protector, power supply, and switch
must be equipotential. The outdoor cabinet must be properly grounded and the grounding impedance must be
less than or equal to 10 ohms. If a DC switch is connected to the PAC-260WA-E power module that is powered
by the 220 V mains, install a 20 kA surge protector between the power input port of the PAC-260WA-E and the
mains.
The 20 kA surge protector and S5720I-SI switch can be decoupled using 5-10 m power cables or decoupling inductors.
Using 5-10 m power cables for decoupling

Use 5-10 m power cables as the

L and N wires for decoupling.
20 kA surge L
220V AC mains S5720I-SI Switch
protector
N

The ground cable should not exceed 1 m in length

PE PE

Using decoupling inductors for decoupling

Use a surge protection decoupling inductor

with an inductance of 5-10 µH on
20 kA surge both the L and N wires for decoupling.
220V AC mains L S5720I-SI Switch
protector
N

The ground cable should not exceed 1 m in length

PE PE

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 NOTE
The recommended cross-sectional area of a live wire/neutral wire (L/N) power cable for decoupling is 1.25 mm².
The cross-sectional area of a PE ground cable must be greater than or equal to 16 mm².
If there is no space for placing 5-10 m power cables in the cabinet for decoupling, install a hollow-core surge protection
decoupling inductor with an inductance of 5-10 µH on both the L and N wires. The decoupling inductors need to be
purchased separately.

5 Installing the Chassis

Scenario 1: Desk Mounting
Before You Start
Do not stack fanless switches on top of or closely next to each other.
S5720I-SI series switches provide a security slot ( ) near the panel on a side of the chassis. You can install a
security lock (separately purchased) in this slot to protect the switch against theft.
Installation Procedure
Step 1 Attach four rubber pads to the bottom. Step 3 (Optional) Install a security lock.
Step 2 Place the chassis on a desk. Step 4 Connect the ground cable to the ground point.

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Scenario 2: Wall Mounting

Before You Start
Before drilling holes in a wall, make sure there are no power cables in the wall to avoid electric shock.
The port-side panel must face down to protect the ports from water damage.
Ensure that there are no flammable or explosive materials near the switch and no obstructions within 100 mm
around the switch.
The expansion bolts need to be purchased separately.

Step 1 Use M4 screws to fix the mounting brackets on

1 2 both sides close to the port side.

Step 2 Use a hammer drill with φ8 drill bit to drill holes
on the wall, and fix the switch on the wall with
expansion bolts.
M4 Expansion bolt Step 3 Connect the ground cable to the ground point.

down
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Port sid

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Scenario 3: Cabinet/Rack Mounting

Before You Start

S5720I-SI can be installed in a 19-inch standard cabinet/rack or an outdoor cabinet. Cabinets purchased from
other vendors must have enough space for equipment installation.
The cabinet/rack must have reliable ground points to ground the switch.
Width of the mounting rails of an outdoor cabinet:
The mounting rails supported by the standard mounting brackets delivered with the S5720I-12X-SI-AC and
S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC must have a width of 272.5 mm to 278.5 mm.
The mounting rails supported by the standard mounting brackets delivered with the S5720I-28X-SI-AC and
S5720I-28X-PWH-SI-AC must have a width of 462 mm to 468 mm and support switch installation in a 19-inch standard cabinet.
Installation of the S5720I-12X-SI-AC and S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC in a 19-inch cabinet requires front mounting brackets (part
number: 21240477), which can be purchased separately.
Ensure that the outdoor cabinet has sufficient installation space and its depth is not less than that of the switch.
In addition, pay attention to the following:
If G.657.A2 short-jacket optical fibers are used, the distance between the front panel of the switch and the front door of the
cabinet must be at least 55 mm.
If G.652 long-jacket optical fibers are used, the distance between the front panel of the switch and the front door of the cabinet
must be at least 85 mm.
Leave at least 50 mm clearance at the rear and both sides of the chassis for heat dissipation.
Install a mounting bracket on the other side in the same way.
The captive screws and M6 screws are not delivered with the switch and need to be separately purchased if
needed.
The length of three adjacent mounting holes may not be 1 U. Observe the scale ticks on the mounting rails
when installing floating nuts.
Installation Procedure

Step 1 Secure mounting brackets to the chassis with M4 screws.

M4 screw

S5720I-28X-SI-AC&S5720I-28X-PWH-SI-AC S5720I-12X-SI-AC&S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC

Step 2 Install four floating nuts on the front mounting rails, two on each side. Leave a distance of 1 U between
the two floating nuts on each mounting rail.
Step 3 Hold bottom of the chassis and move the chassis into the cabinet/rack.
Step 4 Use M6 screws to secure the chassis onto the cabinet/rack.
Step 5 Connect the ground cable. Connect the M4 lug (with a smaller hole) to the ground point at the rear of
chassis and the M6 lug (with a larger hole) to the ground point on the cabinet/rack.

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1U

3
1U
4
M6 screw

6 Connecting Cables
WARNING

Laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of optical modules or optical fibers without eye protection.
Do not install power cables while the power is on.
Do not turn on the power until you have finished installing the chassis and connecting cables.

CAUTION
Power cables and network cables laid indoors or buried underground, and cannot be routed aerially outdoors.
Power cables must be more than 10 cm away from signal cables.
The bend radius of an optical fiber must be 20 times larger than its diameter (generally no less than 40 mm).

L N PE 10/100/1000M PoE++ 10/100/1000M PoE+

PWR1

PWR1 PWR2
SYS S5720I-28X-PWH-SI-AC
STAT
~100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 7 A
SPED
10G/1G
STCK
L N PE
PoE DI1- DI1+ DI2- DI2+

PWR2 MODE

~100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 7 A 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

CONSOLE PNP 1 2 3 4
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23

1 2 4 5 6 7

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 No. Item Connect To Remarks
1 AC power input port 1 220 V AC mains AC power input ports must be used with Phoenix connectors. Phoenix
connectors are included in the auxiliary material package delivered with
the switch.
For the S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC switch, DC power input ports are available.
WARNING
2 AC power input port 2 There is a risk of electric shock when handling the Phoenix connector. To
avoid electric shock, ensure that the L/N/PE wires are connected in
sequence.
Ensure that there are no exposed metal parts after the power cable is
connected to the Phoenix connector.

3 Operation terminal A newly delivered device is configured locally through the console port.
(usually a PC)
Console cable
4 USB port USB flash drive The USB port is used for device deployment and configuration/upgrade file transfer.
5 Switch or computer A network cable connects to an Ethernet electrical port to send and
Network cable receive data services.
6 Upstream network Before connecting an optical fiber, check whether the fiber connector is
Optical fiber device contaminated. If so, use an air-laid cotton or a fiber cleaner to clean the
fiber connector.
7 Monitoring port Monitored device Monitoring ports must be used with Phoenix connectors. Phoenix
connectors are included in the auxiliary material package delivered with
the switch.
Monitoring ports can be used to detect the status of external devices, for
example, to monitor the opening and closing of the cabinet door.
8 M4 lug: to the chassis M4 lug: the end with a smaller hole.
Ground cable M6 lug: to the M6 lug: the end with a larger hole.
protection ground

7 (Optional) Installing the PAC-260WA-E Power Module

Before You Start
The PAC-260WA-E 260 W AC power module is an independent power module that uses 220 V AC input and
provides 56 V DC output. Use this power module to supply power to the S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC switch if only
the 220 V AC power supply is available.
Installing the PAC-260WA-E Power Module
The PAC-260WA-E and S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC have the same dimensions and installation method. They are installed
in the same cabinet using mounting ears. They can be installed in the same 1 U space (one in front of the other).
Connecting the switch to the PAC-260WA-E Power Module
Step 1 Use a wire stripper to peel about 7 mm length of insulation coating off one end of the positive and negative
cables. Press and hold the spring in the middle of the Phoenix connector, insert the bare wires of the power
cable into the socket according to the sequence shown in the figure, and release the spring to lock the
cable.
Step 2 Insert the Phoenix connector into the DC input port on the switch and the DC output port on the power
module, and tighten the screws on both sides of the Phoenix connector.
Step 3 Use a wire stripper to peel about 7 mm length of insulation coating off one end of the live wire/neutral wire/ground
cable (L/N/PE cable). Press and hold the spring in the middle of the Phoenix connector, insert the bare wires of the
power cable into the socket according to the sequence shown in the figure, and release the spring to lock the cable.
Step 4 Insert the Phoenix connector into the AC input port on the switch or power module, and tighten the screws on both
sides of the Phoenix connector.
Step 5 Connect the other end of the AC power cable to the 220 V mains.

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 WARNING
There is a risk of electric shock when handling the Phoenix connector. To avoid electric shock, ensure that the L/N/PE wires
are connected in sequence.
Ensure that there are no exposed metal parts after the power cable is connected to the Phoenix connector.

PAC-260WA-E
- + L N PE
PWR

OUTPUT: 50~56 V; 6.79A 2 INPUT: ~100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 6 A

4

1 3
- + L N PE
1 220V AC mains
5
- -/N + 10/100/1000M PoE++
PWR
SYS
S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC
50~56 V; 5.5A
2
STAT
SPED
STCK
PoE
10G/1G

DI1- DI1+ DI2- DI2+

MODE

2 4 6 8
CONSOLE PNP 1 2 3 4
1 3 5 7

8 (Optional) Installing the PAC240S56-CN Power Module

Before You Start
The PAC240S56-CN power module uses 220 V AC or 240 V DC input and provides four 56 V DC outputs. When
the S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC is installed in a scenario where 220 V AC or 240 V DC power is provided, the
PAC240S56-CN can be used to transfer power.
Installing the PAC240S56-CN Power Module

Step 1 Place the real panel of the power module in front of the DIN rail, and ensure that the DIN rail fits in between
the fixture near the top of the DIN mounting kit and spring latch near the bottom.
Step 2 Make the power module incline forward with the bottom away from the DIN rail, and place the fixture at
the rear of the DIN mounting kit on the top of the DIN rail.
Step 3 Slowly push the switch toward the DIN rail to make the spring latch near the bottom of the DIN mounting kit move
down. The spring latch then bounces back to fix the switch on the DIN rail. If the spring latch is too tight to move
down, you can pull down the spring latch during the installation.

Connecting the switch to the PAC240S56-CN Power Module

Step 1 Use a wire stripper to peel about 7 mm length of insulation coating off one end of the positive and negative
cables. Insert the bare wires of the power cable into the Phoenix connector according to the sequence
shown in the figure, and tighten the screws to lock the cable.

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Step 2 Insert the Phoenix connector into the DC input port on the switch and the DC output port on the power
module, and tighten the screws on both sides of the Phoenix connector.
Step 3 Use a wire stripper to peel about 7 mm length of insulation coating off one end of the live wire/neutral wire/ground
cable (L/N/PE cable). Press and hold the spring in the middle of the Phoenix connector, insert the bare wires of the
power cable into the socket according to the sequence shown in the figure, and release the spring to lock the cable.
Step 4 Insert the Phoenix connector into the AC input port on the switch or power module, and tighten the screws on both
sides of the Phoenix connector.
Step 5 Connect the other end of the AC power cable to the 220 V mains.

WARNING
There is a risk of electric shock when handling the Phoenix connector. To avoid electric shock, ensure that the L/N/PE wires
are connected in sequence.
Ensure that there are no exposed metal parts after the power cable is connected to the Phoenix connector.

PAC240S56-CN
DC 56V

2
- 1
56V- 56V-

+
56V+ 56V+

- -/N +
2
PWR
SYS
10/100/1000M PoE++

S5720I-12X-PWH-SI-DC
56V- 56V-

STAT
50~56 V; 5.5A SPED 56V+ 56V+
STCK 10G/1G
PoE
DI1- DI1+ DI2- DI2+

MODE

2 4 6 8
CONSOLE PNP 1 2 3 4
1 3 5 7

INPUT
~100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 3A
or 100-250 V;2.5A

PE
N
220V交流市电

5 L
3 4

9 Logging In to the Switch for the First Time

9.1 Using the Web Management System for the First Login
Before You Start
If you do not save the configuration in 10 minutes after entering the initial configuration mode, the system will
exist from this mode and restore the factory settings.
If the web pages cannot be displayed normally, your web browser may need an upgrade. For details about the
web browser requirements, see the Web-based Configuration Guide of the switch.
The login page may differ slightly in different versions.
Login Procedure
Step 1 Connect your computer to any Ethernet port of the switch using an Ethernet cable.
Step 2 Hold down the MODE button for over 6s, when all mode indicators turn green, the switch has entered the
initial configuration mode. In this mode, the IP address of the switch is set to 192.168.1.253/24, and the
admin user level is set to 15 automatically.
Step 3 Configure an IP address for the computer, which is in the same network segment as the default IP address
of the switch.

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Step 4 Start the web browser on the computer, enter https://192.168.1.253 in the address box, and press Enter to
display the initial login page. Enter the default user name admin and default password admin@huawei.com
and select the language on the login page. Then click GO or press Enter.

Step 5 Configure the switch. The web-based configuration page provides basic and optional configuration items.
The basic configuration enables you to log in to the switch using the web management system, and the
optional configuration enables you to log in to the switch using Telnet or STelnet. Only parameters for the
basic configuration are described below. For details about the optional configuration and more information
about the product, see the Configuration Guide for your switch on the Huawei support website.

Configuration Item Description

Management IP Address Mandatory. Enter the management IP address of the switch, in dotted decimal notation.
Mask Mandatory. Select a subnet mask from the drop-down list box.
Old Password Mandatory. Enter the old password for the default web user.
WEB User Password Mandatory. Enter a new password for the default web user.
To ensure password strength, the password must contain at least two types of the following:
lowercase letters, uppercase letters, digits, and special characters (such as ! $ # %), and cannot
contain any space or single quotation mark.
Confirm Password Mandatory. Enter the new password again.
WEB User Level Optional. Select a user level from the drop-down list box. The user of level 3 or higher has
management rights.
Step 6 Click Apply to save the configuration. When you exit from the initial login page, either of the following
situations will occur depending on the management IP address you configured:
If the management IP address is in the same network segment as 192.168.1.253/24, the system jumps to the web login
page directly.
If the management IP address is not in the same network segment as 192.168.1.253/24, you cannot log in to the
switch again using the web management system. You need to configure another IP address for your computer to make
the computer and switch reachable from each other.

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The Quick Config function has been added to the web EasyOperation edition since V200R010. You can quickly
finish the configurations of VLAN isolation and interconnection by selecting the Switching and Routing options.

Now, you can log in to the switch using the web management system, Telnet, or STelnet to maintain the switch.

9.2 Using the Console Port for the First Login

Before You Start
The console cable is not delivered with the switch and needs to be separately purchased if needed.
The display information may differ on different product models.
Install third-party terminal simulation software on the PC by referring to user manual or online help.
Login Procedure

Step 1 Use a console cable to connect the switch to a PC.

Step 2 Start the terminal simulation software, create a connection, select a serial port, and set communication
parameters in consistent with the default configuration of the switch's console port, as listed below:
Transmission rate: 9600
Data bit (B): 8
Parity bit: None
Stop bit (S): 1
Flow control mode: None

Step 3 Press Enter in subsequent steps until the following information is displayed on the terminal simulation
software, and then enter the user name and password. The default user name for the first login is admin
and the default password is admin@huawei.com. You must change the password after login.
Login authentication

Username:admin
Password:
Warning: The default password poses security risks.
The password needs to be changed. Change now? [Y/N]: y
Please enter old password:
Please enter new password:
Please confirm new password:
The password has been changed successfully
<HUAWEI>

The password entered in interactive mode is not displayed on the screen.

If you do not change the authentication mode and password after entering the user view, the authentication password
used for next login is the one configured during the first login.
You can run commands to configure the device. Enter a question mark (?) whenever you need help. For more
information, see the Configuration Guide for your switch on the Huawei support website.

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10 Obtaining Product Documentation and Technical Support
Log in to Huawei enterprise technical support website
(http://support.huawei.com/enterprise), and select a specific product model and version to
find its documentation.
Log in to Huawei enterprise support community (http://support.huawei.com/ecommunity)
and post your questions in the community. Huawei Enterprise
Technical Support

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Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2018. All rights reserved.

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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Qualification Card Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)

Unique Identifier: trade name: HUAWEI; product name: Switch;
PASS model number: S2700&3700&5700&6700 series switches
Responsible Party- U.S. Contact Information
Huawei Technologies USA Inc.
5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, Texas 75024
Main: 214-919-6000 / TAC Hotline: 877-448-2934
FCC Compliance Statement ( for products subject to Part 15)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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